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How Max Scherzer’s 2026 Free Agency Mirrors Roger Clemens’ 2007 Yankees Return

There’s a familiar tension building around baseball as Opening Day 2026 approaches: Max Scherzer is still unsigned. Spring Training games are underway.

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Report: Blue Jays, John Schneider continuing extension talks this spring

After managing the Toronto Blue Jays to their first World Series appearance in 32 years last fall, John Schneider is set to enter his walk year this season and become a free agent next winter.

Cody Ponce News / Bluebird Banter / February 23

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Cody Ponce

Cody Ponce is a 6’6”, 31-year-old (32 on April 25th), right-handed pitcher. I wonder if we could get him to recreate the Jon Rauch explosion at umpire Alfonso Marquez where John Farrell tried to hold him back from punching the umpire.

John Schneider News / Viral Sports News / February 22

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Breaks Silence on Contract Status

The Toronto Blue Jays head into the 2026 Major League Baseball season with high expectations, carrying the momentum from their remarkable 2025 campaign.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 15: Blaine Bullard

In the latter rounds of the 2025 draft, the Toronto Blue Jays selected a handful of interesting high school hitters, including Blaine Bullard. This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 22

Comparing Best Available Options As Blue Jays Figure Out Opening Day Starter

Most things in life, and sports, are uncertain and unless the organization has a member of last year's Cy Young votes (or winner) then the Opening Day starter has yet to be named.

Cody Ponce News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce discusses Spring Training, playing overseas, and the reasons behind his jersey number

The Toronto Blue Jays made a few moves on the free agent front this winter, most notably on the pitching front. One of those key signings was right-hander Cody Ponce, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with Toronto this winter after spending a few years overseas, split between Japan and Korea.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / February 22

Quick Recap: Jays Lose To Red Sox

Blue Jays 10 Red Sox 11 Of course, batters are ahead of pitchers early in spring training. Lots of scoring. Pitching: Fernando Perez started for the Jays and had a rough time.

Nate Garkow News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays prospect Nate Garkow discusses his journey through baseball

Right-handed relief pitcher Nate Garkow is one of the newest members of the Toronto Blue Jays’ major-league spring training camp. When he signed a professional contract with the club in the summer of 2024, it marked a significant milestone in a career that has been a long road to where the 28-year-old reliever is today.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 22

Blue Jays Opening Day Roster Projection, Starting Lineup and Pitchers Prediction

It seems like just yesterday that the World Series came to a close, marking an end to the 2025 season. But here we are. Opening Day is a month away, and the Toronto Blue Jays' season will commence on March 27 against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.

George Springer News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 22

Blue Jays Superstar Wears Team USA Hockey Jersey to Batting Practice

Despite playing for the Toronto Blue Jays, multi-time All-Star outfielder George Springer had his eyes on the big hockey game that took place on Sunday in the 2026 Olympics.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 22

What We’re Actually Learning About Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Staff So Far

This is the first time in recent memory that the Toronto Blue Jays can get thoroughly excited regarding their entire pitching staff, especially the starting rotation.

Charles McAdoo News / Bluejaysnation / February 22

Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 16: Charles McAdoo

Charles McAdoo is another prospect that the Toronto Blue Jays acquired before the 2024 trade deadline who has a chance to impact the team positively in the coming seasons.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 21

One stat to be excited about for every Blue Jays hitter heading into 2026

Baseball is all about the statistics—especially when it comes to hitting. From batting average to wOBA, there is no shortage of ways to analyze a hitter’s ability to hit a round ball with a wooden bat.

MLB News / Bluebird Banter / February 21

Quick Recap: Jays Beat Phillies

Philles 0 Blue Jays 3 As everyone knows, the pitchers are ahead of the hitters at the start of spring training (when the teams score a bunch of runs tomorrow, the opening line will be reversed).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 21

Blue Jays: 3 prospect pitchers looking for a spot in the big leagues in 2026

If one thing is for certain in baseball, you can never have enough pitching available. With baseball being the longest sport year-round, there’s bound to be things you can’t foresee occurring, and you need to be ready for them under any given circumstances. In the case of the bullpen, there’s no better example than that.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 21

Blue Jays Reportedly in Significant Talks for Reunion with Free Agent Pitcher

The Toronto Blue Jays went into the offseason determined to put out an elite pitching staff, and that is the way they approached free agents by committing hundreds of millions to the starting rotation.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21

The Blue Jays’ player with most to prove in spring training

After winning the AL pennant and nearly winning Game 7 of the World Series vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays enter 2026 with high expectations.

Max Scherzer News / Total Pro Sports / February 21

MLB Rumors: Max Scherzer Reunion Buzz Builds As Spring Training Begins

Max Scherzer is one of the top starting pitchers still available in the free agent market. The three-time Cy Young winner spent the 2025 campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays after signing a one-year, $15.5 million contract.

Yimi Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20